J-Mack Ferry Closed Until Further Notice Starting April 9, 2018

State of California • Department of Transportation

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Date: April 9, 2018
District: 4 - Oakland
Contact: Vince Jacala
Vince.jacala@dot.ca.gov
Phone: 510/286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

J-Mack Ferry
Closed Until Further Notice
Due to High Water Levels and Abnormally Strong Current
Caused by Recent Runoff
Closure Started Monday, April 9, 2018 at 5:30 PM

SOLANO COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed the J-Mack Ferry on State Route 220 (SR-220) in the Delta until further notice due to high water levels and abnormally strong currents.

The J-Mack was closed starting Monday, April 9 at 5:30 PM.
Caltrans will continue to monitor the water levels and make an announcement as soon as a return time for the J-Mack Ferry to return to service is determined.

The J-Mack Ferry runs on a cable across Steamboat Slough between Ryer Island in Solano County and Sacramento County. And provides around the clock service on SR-220.

During the closure, motorists are advised to use the Real McCoy Ferry, also known as the Cache Slough Ferry along State Route 84.

For the latest, please call the Caltrans Ryer Island Ferry Update Line at (510) 622-0120.

Additional information is also available on the Caltrans Delta Ferries webpage at:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/deltaferries/

Or follow Caltrans on Twitter at: https://mobile.twitter.com/CaltransD4

Caltrans appreciates your patience as we work to maintain the J-Mack Ferry.
# # #